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#P026: What is a "public authority?"

#P026: What is a "public authority?"

Update: 2025-10-14

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What are public authorities, and why do they matter so much to how cities actually get things done? The Reflective Urbanist dives into the politics, financing, and quiet influence of these “shadow governments.”

Episode music: Silly Chase by Simon Folwar

License code: KBAODW2ETIEHVEYU

Funny Footsteps by Simon Folwar

License code: 692ACCXFW7ZLHOOP

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#P026: What is a "public authority?"

#P026: What is a "public authority?"

Peter Hendee Brown